Firefighters call off strike action but Greater Manchester crews question if new pay offer is enough
Strikes by firefighters have been postponed after crunch talks yesterday resulted in an improved pay offer, but Greater Manchester crews suggested it may not be enough to avert industrial action. The Fire Brigades Union had rejected an initial two per cent pay rise, and then an improved offer of five percent.
READ MORE: 'Some bored people tonight...there's this thing called a job some of us have': Takeaway slams customers The new pay offer may still not be enough to satisfy Greater Manchester crews. One Greater Manchester firefighter said: "The 5 per cent was a non starter, when you take into account the cost of living. If we were to get the same kind of offer which is being suggested for London firefighters - 11 per cent - we would get back round the table."
The union has said it will have an “honest and sober” discussion of the offer, which still amounts to a real terms pay cut given the rate of inflation. Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: "Today, firefighters were given a new pay offer. This offer is testament to the power of collective action through the Fire Brigades Union. Last year we were offered an insulting 2 per cent. The employers have now revised their position.
"Meanwhile, plans to announce a series of strike dates and industrial action will be postponed, pending the outcome of the ballot. Eighty eight percent of firefighters voted for industrial in our ballot. The mandate for strike action by firefighters remains."
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